Why Was Dog Allowd To Roam?

July 21, 1985

As I read Thursday's Orlando Sentinel article about the shooting of the little dog owned by a youngster in Leesburg, I could not help but wonder why someone who claims their dog meant so much to them would allow it to roam the streets on a daily basis, subject to being hit by a car, causing an accident or being poisoned. That is not to mention the fact that letting the dog roam is a violation of the dog ordinance.

If the dog had dug under a fence and got out accidentally, I could understand the anger at losing the pet that way. But a chance was taken with its life every time the dog was turned loose.

I hope that when the pet is replaced, it will be protectively confined so family members can enjoy it for a long time.